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Tomatillo: Tomatillo

Purple

The Tomatillo is related to the Tomato and has fairly similar cultivation requirements. The tender plants bear small, spherical and green or purple fruit with an inedible, paper-like husk. Tomatillos are a staple in Mexican cuisine. The small fruits are the main ingredient in "Salsa Verde" and a few other salsa recipes.

Tomatillos are well suited to container growing, and will do quite well if you make sure to give them plenty of sun and a steady supply of water. Plant them in pot at least 12” deep and 8 to 12” in diameter.

Attracts beneficial insects?

No

Color

Purple

Fruit Size

0.5-"

Plant Height

36.0-48.0"

Plant Diameter

24.0-36.0"

Hardiness Zone

4-11

Disease Resistance

Taste Profile

Sweet, distinctive tomatillo flavor.

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Legend

Start Indoors

Transplant

Start Outdoors

Care

Harvest

Succession plant

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